Agenda
The 2025 conference runs from Thursday, October 23 until Saturday, October 25. There are optional pre-conference symposium sessions from October 21, through to 2PM on October 23. Times below are tentative as the program is not yet finalized.
Symposium Schedule-at-a-glance
Tuesday, October 21:
| Time | Event | Room |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 Day Starting at 1:30 | Wilfrid Laurier Symposium: Who are we missing? An innovative way to recognize people who could benefit from a palliative approach to their care. | Mount Benson B |
Wednesday, October 22:
| Time | Event | Room |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am – 5:00 pm | Pediatric Palliative Care Symposium Building Bridges: Advancing Collaborative Pediatric Palliative Care |
Nanaimo River A |
Thursday, October 23:
| Time | Event | Room |
| 8:00 am – 12:00 pm | Pathways to Nature Connectedness in Palliative, End of Life and Grief Care: A Preconference Walkshop | Lantzville |
| 9:00 am – 12:00 pm | Waiting Room Revolution Workshop in a Box | Narrows A&B |
| 10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Meeting at the Abyss of Pain and Suffering with Skill, Compassion, and Resilience | Departure Bay A&B |
Conference Schedule-at-a-glance
Thursday, October 23:
| Time | Event | Room |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 – 7:00 | Registration | Newcastle Island Lobby |
| 1:00 – 2:00 | Networking Sessions (Optional) | Lantzville |
| 2:15 – 3:00 | Opening Ceremonies | Dodds Narrows |
| 3:00 – 4:15 | Opening Plenary | Duke Point |
| 4:30 – 6:30 | Opening of Exhibits and Posters Wine and Cheese Reception | Mount Benson C&D |
| 6:30 – 7:30 | Panel presentation followed by Film Screening | Mount Benson C&D |
Friday, October 24:
| Time | Event | Room |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 – 7:00 | Registration | Newcastle Island Lobby |
| 7:30 – 8:00 | Continental breakfast | Mount Benson A&B |
| 7:30 – 8:00 | Continental breakfast | Mount Benson A&B |
| 8:00 – 8:30 | Morning Remarks | Mount Benson C&D |
| 8:30 – 9:45 | Plenary | Mount Benson C&D |
| 9:45 – 10:15 | Refreshment Break (light refreshments provided) | Mount Benson A&B |
| 10:15 – 11:45 | Panel Sessions | Various Rooms |
| 11:45 – 1:00 | Lunch (provided) | Mount Benson A&B |
| 1:00 – 2:30 | Workshops and oral presentations | Various Rooms |
| 2:30 – 3:00 | Refreshment Break (light refreshments provided) | Mount Benson A&B |
| 3:00 – 4:00 | Workshops | Various Rooms |
| 4:00 – 4:15 | Transition Break | |
| 4:15 – 5:15 | Workshops and oral presentations | Various Rooms |
| 6:00 – 7:00 | Film Screening | Shaw Auditorium |
| 6:00 – 8:00 | Nanaimo Community Hospice Site Visit: Meet in front of the Marriott Hotel to arrange taxi/Uber ride sharing to the location. (Optional) | |
| 7:00 – 10:00 | Evening of Entertainment (Optional $150 ticket fee) | Mount Benson C&D |
Saturday, October 25:
| Time | Event | Room |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 – 1:45 | Registration | Newcastle Island Lobby |
| 7:30 – 8:00 | Continental breakfast | Mount Benson A&B |
| 8:00 – 8:20 | Morning Remarks | Mount Benson C&D |
| 8:20 – 8:30 | Transition Break | |
| 8:30 – 10:00 | Workshops and oral presentations | Various Rooms |
| 10:00 – 10:15 | Transition Break | |
| 10:15 – 11:15 | Workshops and oral presentations | Various Rooms |
| 11:15 – 11:30 | Refreshment Break (light refreshments provided) | Mount Benson A&B |
| 11:30 – 12:30 | Workshops and oral presentations | Various Rooms |
| 12:30 – 1:45 | Lunch (provided) | Mount Benson A&B |
| 1:45 – 2:00 | Closing Remarks | Mount Benson C&D |
| 2:00 – 3:15 | Closing Plenary | Mount Benson C&D |
| 3:15 – 3:30 | Goodbyes and Thank Yous | Mount Benson C&D |
